East Gloucester Travel Guide

Gloucester

A lighthouse, a white building with a red roof, and a stone walkway leading to the water.
A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a white building and red roof in the background.

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A beach with a lifeguard tower, waves, and a large house with a tower on a rocky shore.

Good Harbor Beach

9.2/10 (191 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Good Harbor Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's sunrises.
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Things to do

Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport

Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport

฿569
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Top Left: Hammond Castle Top Right: Witch House Bottom Left: Witch Museum Bottom Right: Hammond Castle Arches

Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston

฿7,531
per adult
Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston
Gloucester Harbor Kayak Tour Explore Coastal Beauty and Sea

Gloucester Harbor Kayak Tour Explore Coastal Beauty and Sea

฿4,351
per adult
Gloucester Harbor Kayak Tour Explore Coastal Beauty and Sea
Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket

Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket

฿720
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket
Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

฿1,004
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour
Salem: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

฿837
per adult
Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in East Gloucester

Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks

Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks

4 out of 5
107 Atlantic Rd Gloucester MA
The price is ฿8,404 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿8,404
฿10,209 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (854 reviews)
"Great views, clean, comfortable bed, modern furniture, balcony facing the ocean."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks
Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

2.5 out of 5
138 Eastern Avenue Gloucester MA
The price is ฿6,955 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿6,955
฿7,769 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gloucester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (469 reviews)
"Everything about our stay was great!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages
Atlantis Oceanfront Inn

Atlantis Oceanfront Inn

3 out of 5
125 Atlantic Road Gloucester MA
The price is ฿11,602 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿11,602
฿12,960 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gloucester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (488 reviews)
"The view was incredible!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Atlantis Oceanfront Inn
The Vista

The Vista

2.5 out of 5
22 Thatcher Rd. Gloucester MA
The price is ฿7,827 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿7,827
฿8,742 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (437 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable room and property. Amazing view!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

The Vista
Long Beach Suites

Long Beach Suites

2 out of 5
28 Rockport Rd Gloucester MA
The price is ฿6,392 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿6,392
฿13,675 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean, parking was easy. Although we didn’t cook much, the kitchen had whatever we needed. We could walk right to the beach which is a real plus since all of the beaches charge for parking and most require advance reservation."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Long Beach Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

4 out of 5
50 Ferncroft Rd Danvers MA
The price is ฿3,537 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,537
฿3,951 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Danvers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
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Where to stay in East Gloucester

Find the best East Gloucester areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Gloucester

While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch.

A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a beach.

Annisquam

Though Annisquam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.

Rocky Neck

While visiting Rocky Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Rocky Neck Art Colony and Bryan Gallery.

A garden with purple flowers and a foggy coastline.
Photo by Katia Bers
Open Photo by Katia Bers

Magnolia

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Magnolia. You might want to make time for a stop at Gray Beach or Massachusetts Bay.

East Gloucester Travel Guide